Recognition & Awards
UCLA Health's commitment to environmental health and sustainability is reflected not only in its operations but also in the recognition it has received from leading organizations in the field. These honors highlight the organization's progress in reducing its environmental footprint and promoting a healthier planet for the communities it serves.
Recent Achievements
UCLA Health has been recognized for its leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainability in health care:
- 2025 Practice Greenhealth Awards – Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center received the Greenhealth Emerald Award and Circle of Excellence Awards in Transportation, Climate, and Chemicals from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care.
- 2023 Climate Champion for North America – UCLA Health was honored for its work in tracking, reporting, and planning to reduce emissions and strengthen climate resiliency. The organization was recognized as the Climate Champion for the North American region out of more than 200 institutions across 18 countries.
Ongoing Commitment
Human health is deeply connected to the health of the planet. As a national leader in health care, UCLA Health recognizes the responsibility it carries to advance sustainability across all aspects of its work—from operations and education to research and community partnerships. The organization remains honored by these recognitions and steadfast in its mission to foster a culture where staff, patients, and communities work together to make the planet a healthier place.